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Network Engineer

System One

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$124,400–$150,138 Per Hour
SKILLS
BGP, Cisco Network Systems, CoS (Class of Service), Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, IPsec (IP Security), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Insurance Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Administration, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Office Equipment, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operating Systems, Operations Management, Outsourcing, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Assurance, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Building, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Contract
Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, and implement projects and initiatives related to network access and design, acting as a senior technical resource for network technologies.
  • Maintain and administer core networking devices including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points.
  • Manage and support wide-area and local-area networks to ensure proper functionality and configuration.
  • Oversee VOIP phone systems and networks, ensuring reliable communication infrastructure.
  • Serve as the primary contact for vendors and partners on network issues, products, and services.
  • Perform periodic network inventory and configuration audits.
  • Lead IT network projects from inception through to completion, coordinating hardware maintenance and updates.
  • Provide remote support and on-call assistance as needed.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce processes, policies, and procedures related to network services and equipment.
  • Research new systems and network technologies, making strategic recommendations to management.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science or engineering, or 14 years of full-time, relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 10 years of full-time professional experience in network design and support, including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
  • Experience designing and supporting VOIP systems and QoS/CoS configurations.
  • Proficiency with network protocols such as BGP, MPLS, VPN, OSPF, TCP/IP, and STP.
  • Knowledge of authentication/authorization technologies (802.1x, NAC, Aruba Clearpass, Cisco ISE, etc.) and ACLs.
  • Support and configuration experience with VPN technologies (site-to-site, IPSEC, client VPN).
  • Hands-on experience with all levels of network hardware including switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce technical documentation and communicate effectively across departments.
  • Preferred: Experience in highly regulated industries, familiarity with Fortinet, Aruba OS, Linux administration, relevant certifications (Cisco, Aruba), and awareness of industry standards like 21 CFR Part 610 or ISO 25746.
  • Eligibility to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

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System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives. 

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://systemone.com